From Phuket: Khao Sok & Cheow Lan Lake — 2-Day Overwater Tour
Overview
Reviews
Ol'ga Sumenkova
Apr 1, 2026
We went on a tour from March 28th to March 29th. We absolutely loved it! The program was packed, the food was delicious, and we loved the floating houses! We also really liked our guide, Sergey! He shared a lot about Thai culture. It was fantastic, thank you! If we ever return to Thailand, we'd love to go on a tour with this guide again! It was fun and very informative!
Liudmila Smirnova
Mar 5, 2026
It was great! The guide was great! So much in one tour! Everyone loved it!
svetlana_roldugina
Feb 18, 2026
This was a truly unforgettable excursion, perhaps the most action-packed we've ever been on! We saw and traveled so much in just two days that just looking at the photos makes me remember the beginning of the excursion! The cabins on the lake are beautiful, the views, the cabins themselves—I didn't want to leave. The food was delicious and varied! Our guide, Sergey, is one of the best we've ever had the pleasure of spending our vacation with! He told us so much about Thailand, and it was so comfortable, it was as if we'd known each other for years! Thank you so much 🙏🏻 The organization was top-notch! We'll be back again, and only with you ❤️
bessie1981
Nov 12, 2025
Our excursion was a real reunion of like-minded people. Thanks to our guide Nikita and driver VaTaPatu (if I remember correctly) for their jokes and a wealth of useful information. During the excursion, we visited temples and viewpoints, and along the way, we learned how our beloved Thai fruits grow. I fondly remember swimming with the elephants – they were big, warm, well-groomed, and so adorable. We barely managed to separate! The temples are a marvel in themselves. I highly recommend them. As for the lake, it's an experience definitely worth having.
des108
Nov 10, 2025
It was incredibly beautiful, I really liked everything, special thanks to the guide, everything was great, I'll go again next time)
Details
Duration: 2 days/1 night, ~06:50-18:00
Group: ~12 pax
Transportation: minivan, longtail boat (traditional Thai boat) for lake travel
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
English-speaking guide
Meals: lunch-dinner-breakfast-lunch
Accommodation: lake bungalows with amenities
Description
Khao Sok & Cheow Lan Lake — 2 days, 1 night, new bungalows. A full two-day programme in Khao Sok National Park: Suwan Khuha Cave Temple, Wat Bang Tong, and a longtail boat journey across Cheow Lan Lake on Day 1; fish cave, Khao Sok viewpoint, waterfall, hot mineral springs, elephant village, and bamboo rafting on Day 2. Accommodation: newly built bungalows at resort on the lake.
Day 1:
- 06:50 Hotel pick-up.
- 09:20 Suwan Khuha Cave Temple (Monkey Temple) — stalactites, bats, and monkeys outside.
- 10:30 Wat Mahathat Vachiralongkorn (Wat Bang Tong) — one of the most vivid temple complexes in southern Thailand.
- 11:40 Cheow Lan Lake viewpoint.
- 12:00 Arrival at Cheow Lan Lake pier. Longtail boat departure across the lake. Stop at Guilin Rocks for photos.
- 13:00 Lunch at a floating restaurant. Traditional Thai cuisine. Check-in at Phupha Waree new bungalows.
- 13:50 Free time — swimming in the freshwater lake, canoeing, fishing.
- 17:50 Evening wildlife safari by longtail boat — monkeys, nocturnal cats, wild boars, rare birds.
- 18:50 Dinner at the floating restaurant. Free time.
- 21:50 Overnight in Phupha Waree new bungalows.
Day 2:
- 07:00 Breakfast at the floating restaurant. Check-out.
- 07:40 Longtail boat departure to the pier, sightseeing along the lake.
- 08:40 Arrival at the pier.
- 09:20 Fish cave (Vanaram Temple) — feeding the sacred fish.
- 10:00 Khao Sok National Park viewpoint.
- 10:20 Waterfall stop.
- 11:00 Natural hot mineral springs — bathing in thermal pools.
- 12:30 Elephant village — choice of one activity: Elephant SPA (mud treatments, bathing, shower, baby elephant show) or elephant trekking with baby elephant show.
- 13:20 Lunch. Traditional Thai cuisine.
- 14:20 Bamboo rafting or canoeing on the Khao Sok river through jungle. Coffee break in bamboo stems; souvenir bamboo cup included.
- 15:00 Departure back to Phuket.
- 17:00 Return to hotels.
Important to know
- Children's ticket: 4-10 years old inclusive. Children under 3 years old — free, without a seat in the minivan.
- Elephant rides are for two people per elephant. Small children ride with their parents.
- Program points may be rearranged in a different order.
- The program is suitable for everyone: children, seniors, and pregnant women.
Included
- Transfer from areas of Phuket not specified for additional fees
- English-speaking guide
- Accommodation and meals according to the program
- Entrance tickets to the national park
- Activities according to the program in the elephant village
- Medical insurance
Extra charges
- Shared transfers from Ao Po and Koh Sirei - 2,500 baht per vehicle
- Transfers from Natai hotels - 400 baht per person
- Share transfers from Khao Lak hotels - 2,800 baht per vehicle
- Private transfer from Khao Lak hotels - 5 000 baht per car, round trip
- When visiting temples, an additional donation fee is required for entry
- Supplement for single occupancy - 1 900 baht
- The second activity of the program in the elephant village - 300 baht
- You can only take hand luggage with you; there is an extra charge of 500 baht per bag
What to take
- Breakfast in a lunch box (order at the hotel reception by 17:00 the day before)
- Swimwear, towel
- Water, iced drinks
- Sun protection: SPF 50+ sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, long-sleeve cotton shirt or pareo
- A change of clothes and personal hygiene items
- Modest clothing for temple visits (shoulders and knees must be covered)
- Comfortable footwear: flip-flops, sandals, Crocs
- Phone, camera, optional waterproof cases
- Money for personal expenses (animal feed, souvenirs) and tips
- Copy of passport or photo on your phone